LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their treatment remains scarce. To
Exposure to the heavy metals lead and cadmium appear to be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a systematic
Dentists and their teams are bombarded every day by administrative tasks. Part of providing comprehensive dental care is the ability to document patient visits accurately
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of periodontal disease by increasing the expression of the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF),
Periodontitis may be significantly associated with decreased sperm mobility, abnormal structure, and increased fragmentation in its DNA, according to a systematic review published on May
Intermittent fasting — an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting — may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even
KRIENS, Switzerland: A brush that cleans where others do not? An expert in prophylaxis and periodontics, Dr Ulrich P. Saxer is the co-designer of a
Forward Science has announced the launch of PerioStōm®, an oral wound dressing intended for use following iatrogenic dental procedures such as scaling and root planing
A pathogenic oral bacterium could play a role in the development of atrial fibrosis and fibrillation, according to a new study. The incidence of atrial fibrillation nearly
EuroPerio11, organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry. Held this year in Vienna, the
The anti-inflammatory drug dimethyl fumarate (DMF) may help repair cell energy systems and restore immune balance in the gums to reverse damage from periodontitis, according
Higher educational attainment (EA) may be linked to a lower risk of chronic periodontitis, but targeted intervention may reduce gum disease risk in patients with
